Dubai Parks and Resorts

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Dubai Parks and Resorts overview

Dubai Parks and Resorts is a resort located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1] Spread over 25 million square feet,[2] it features more than 100 rides and attractions, and consists of three theme parks: Motiongate Dubai, Real Madrid World (Formerly Bollywood Parks Dubai)[3] and Legoland Dubai,[4] and one water park: Legoland Water Park.[5] It also encompasses Riverland Dubai,[6] a themed retail and dining destination, as well as the Polynesian-themed family resort, Lapita Hotel Dubai.[7]

The official opening took place on 18th December 2016.[8]

## Development history

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The Dubai Parks and Resorts project was announced in 2012 and construction started in 2014.[9]

In 2014, Dubai Parks and Resorts signed agreements with DreamWorks Animation,[10] Columbia Pictures,[11] Merlin Entertainments and few Bollywood studios to bring famous Hollywood and Bollywood characters to its theme parks.

In 2015, Dubai Parks and Resorts signed an agreement with Lionsgate,[12] for a fifth themed zone in Motiongate Dubai. In 2016, the company announced the commencement of construction for Six Flags Dubai, the fourth theme park to be added to the Dubai Parks and Resorts destination.[13]

In 2016, Dubai Parks and Resorts released its official theme song, All the Wonders of the Universe, created by Academy Award winner Alan Menken.[14]

On 31 October 2016, Dubai Parks and Resorts opened the doors to Legoland Dubai and Riverland Dubai.[15] This followed by the opening of Bollywood Parks Dubai on 17 November 2016[16] and Motiongate Dubai on 16 December 2016. The official inauguration was held on 18 December 2016, an event that was broadcast live across the globe.[17]

In 2017, the remaining elements of Dubai Parks and Resorts launched when both the Legoland Water Park and the Lapita Hotel opened to paying guests on 2 January. Later in the year, DXB Entertainments announced a 60:40 partnership with Merlin Entertainments to bring a 250-room Lego-themed hotel to the Dubai Parks and Resorts destination.[18]

## Timeline

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2012

* Dubai Parks and Resorts project announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Ruler of Dubai.[19]

2014

* Groundbreaking starts on the Dubai Parks and Resorts project in Jebel Ali, Dubai[19]
* Agreements signed with leading entertainment properties DreamWorks, Columbia Pictures, Merlin Entertainments (Legoland) and various Bollywood studios[19]

2015

* Agreement signed with Lionsgate for the fifth zone at Motiongate Dubai[20]

2016

* Dubai Parks and Resorts announced the addition of Six Flags Dubai to the Dubai Parks and Resorts destination, due to open in late 2019[21]
* Legoland Dubai opens to the public on 31 October 2016[15]
* Bollywood Parks Dubai opens to the public on 17 November 2016[22]
* Motiongate Dubai opens to the public on 16 December 2016[23]

2017

* Lapita Hotel opens to the public on 2 January 2017[24]
* Legoland Water Park opens to the public on 10 January 2017[25]
* Dubai Parks and Resorts announced a joint partnership with Merlin Entertainments to bring a Lego-themed hotel to the Dubai Parks and Resorts destination[26]

2019

* Dubai Parks and Resorts announced that Six Flags Dubai was cancelled.[27]

2022

* Dubai Parks and Resorts announced their partnership with Real Madrid CF, with opening the world's first football theme park.[28][29][30]

2023

* Dubai Parks and Resorts announced the permanent closure of Bollywood Parks Dubai.[31]

2025

* Construction on Motiongate's waterpark expansion begins.[32]

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## See also

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* Dubailand

## References

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1. ^ https://www.rli.uk.com/football-theme-park-launches-at-dubai-parks-and-resorts/ [bare URL]
2. ^ "Theme Park in Dubai | Dubai Parks and Resorts". www.dubaiparksandresorts.com.
3. ^ "RealMadridworld | Dubai Parks™ and Resorts". www.dubaiparksandresorts.com. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
4. ^ "LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park". www.legoland.com.
5. ^ "LEGOLAND Water Park". Archived from the original on 23 February 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
6. ^ "Riverland". www.riverlanddubai.com.
7. ^ "Lapita Hotel | Dubai Parks™ and Resorts". www.dubaiparksandresorts.com.
8. ^ https://blooloop.com/brands-ip/news/dubai-parks-resorts-open-december/ [bare URL]
9. ^ "Dubai on white-knuckle ride to revival with Dh10bn theme-park project". The National. 28 November 2012.
10. ^ "DreamWorks Animation to join Dubai theme park". The National. 9 October 2014.
11. ^ "Dubai Parks and Resorts celebrates its inauguration with gala spectacular - Emirates24|7". www.emirates247.com.
12. ^ "LIONSGATE PARTNERS WITH DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS FOR THE HUNGER GAMES-INSPIRED THEME PARK ATTRACTIONS AT MOTIONGATE™ DUBAI". www.prnewswire.com.
13. ^ "Building begins at Six Flags theme park in Dubai". The National. 3 July 2016.
14. ^ "Dubai Parks and Resorts releases official theme song". The National. 7 August 2016.
15. ^ a b "Dubai Parks and Resorts' Legoland Dubai and Riverland officially open on Monday". gulfnews.com.
16. ^ "Bollywood Parks open in Dubai with Shah Rukh, Aamir leading the way - Emirates24|7". www.emirates247.com.
17. ^ "Dubai Parks and Resorts officially inaugurated". gulfnews.com.
18. ^ "First Legoland Hotel in Middle East to open in Dubai". The National. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
19. ^ a b c "Meraas Holding Unveils Dubai Parks and Resorts | About Us". www.dxbentertainments.com (Press release).
20. ^ "Dubai Parks and Resorts announces partnership with Lionsgate for The Hunger Games inspired theme park attractions at motiongate™ Dubai | About Us". www.dxbentertainments.com.
21. ^ "Dubai Parks and Resorts Breaks Ground on the Construction of Six Flags Dubai Theme Park | About Us". www.dxbentertainments.com.
22. ^ "Dubai Parks and Resorts celebrates the opening of Bollywood Parks™ Dubai following the successful launch of LEGOLAND® Dubai | About Us". www.dxbentertainments.com.
23. ^ "Dubai Parks and Resorts Celebrates Its Inauguration with Gala Spectacular | About Us". www.dxbentertainments.com.
24. ^ "Pictures: Lapita Hotel opens at Dubai Parks and Resorts". Gulf Business. 2 January 2017.
25. ^ "LEGOLAND® Water Park Makes a Splash As It Officially Opens In Dubai Parks and Resorts | About Us". www.dxbentertainments.com.
26. ^ "DXB Entertainments PJSC and Merlin Entertainments Group announce the LEGOLAND® Dubai Hotel | About Us". www.dxbentertainments.com.
27. ^ "Six Flags Dubai cancelled". 25 April 2019.
28. ^ "Hala Madrid! | Dubai Parks™ and Resorts". www.dubaiparksandresorts.com. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
29. ^ Bandyopadhyay, Somshankar. "World's first Real Madrid theme park to come up in Dubai". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
30. ^ "Dubai Parks and Resorts ouvrira le premier parc à thème du Real Madrid au monde" [Dubai Parks and Resorts will open the world's first Real Madrid theme park] (in French). Retrieved 2 December 2022.
31. ^ "Bollywood Parks Dubai has closed down". What's On. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
32. ^ "Motiongate Dubai". Theme Park Construction Board. Retrieved 19 May 2025.

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